Operation Kindness Gives the Gift of Life to Disabled Dog

Dec 22, 2016 07:25AM
● Published by Audrey Sellers

’Tis the season of giving
and Operation Kindness, North Texas’ original and
largest no-kill animal shelter, has given the gift of life to Garth, a
10-month-old German Shepherd mix. When Garth arrived at Operation Kindness in
October as a transfer, he was unable to stand. Operation Kindness stepped in to
help.

Garth has been receiving the
medical treatment he needs to improve his walking. The medical team and the
consulting neurologist suspect Garth endured a brain injury, possibly from a
virus or trauma that caused neurological issues that impact his balance. Today
Garth is happy, active and improving his functioning with medication that helps
his brain communicate with his body.

Operation Kindness is
currently accepting applications to help Garth find a forever home for the
holidays. To ensure Garth stays happy and healthy in his new home, Operation
Kindness will provide six months of follow-up care to monitor his neurological
status. The shelter is also in discussions with a program at Texas A&M
Commerce to build a cart for Garth to assist with his walking.

“Garth is one
of the happiest puppies you will ever meet,” said Jim Hanophy, CEO of Operation
Kindness, in a press release. “He has faced many challenges in his short life,
but as soon as you meet him, you will find that he is just as energetic and
playful as any other puppy. We have enjoyed watching his progress and are
confident that he will make a wonderful companion.”

In
celebration of the holiday season, Operation Kindness will host holiday pet
adoptions at Galleria Dallas and Gift Wrapping for Kindness at Barnes and Noble
– Park and Preston, and have holiday gifts available for purchase from
Operation Kindness’ Kindness Katalog.